First Photographic Evidence of Flos asoka (de Nicéville, [1884]) (Lycaenidae: Theclinae: Arhopalini) in Uttar Pradesh, India: Recent Confirmation and Ecological Insights

Authors : Abu Arshad Khan, Rupak De, Ratindra Pandey, Taslima Sheikh

Pages : 99-104

Doi:10.46309/biodicon.2024.1430985

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Publication Date : 2024-08-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study presents the first photographic evidence of Flos asoka (de Nicéville, [1884]) in Uttar Pradesh, India, marking a recent confirmation of its presence in the region. Through a detailed analysis of the newly captured photograph, the taxonomic identity of Flos asoka is verified, establishing its presence in Uttar Pradesh. Despite the absence of photographic evidence in previous literature and articles, this recent photograph serves as conclusive proof of the species\' occurrence in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, ecological insights derived from the study provide a deeper understanding of the ecology and natural environment of Flos asoka in the region. This finding represents a significant contribution to the knowledge of the distribution and ecology of Flos asoka and highlights the importance of photographic documentation in species presence and distribution research.
Keywords : Rhopalocera, Taksonomi, Dağılım, Dudhwa Ulusal Parkı, Habitat